Spacecraft Operations Technician

KBR Careers; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

medical

dental

vision

life insurance

flexible spending account

paid time off

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Technician to support Ground and Payload Systems. Join a dynamic team where your work will influence national security by engaging in innovative satellite operations.

Your primary responsibilities will include planning and executing satellite operations, troubleshooting communications issues, and maintaining operational integrity. This on-site position offers a competitive annual salary in the range of $77,900 to $116,800.

Qualifications

• Must have Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience conducting satellite operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and monitor satellite operations during launch and early orbit support.
• Establish communications for satellite programs and troubleshoot issues.
• Coordinate with multiple programs using software tools.

Skills

Satellite operations

Troubleshooting

UNIX systems

Windows systems

Communication techniques

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

COTS software tools

Job description

Title: Spacecraft Operations Technician Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!

KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security. KBR is seeking a Spacecraft Operations Technician to join our team supporting Ground and Payload Systems. The team pushes to the edge of innovation, progressing engineering capabilities and advancing systems development through use of cutting‑edge technologies to provide a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

Key Responsibilities

• Spacecraft Planning/Monitoring/Operations: Test and perform on-console activities involving satellite operations during launch and early orbit support or long-term operations. Plan, set up, and configure ground communication support, develop, validate, and execute pass plan; monitor, and review telemetry, advise leads and/or management of failures and degradation, and advise leads or management of predefined recovery procedures.
• Communications/Scheduling/Troubleshooting: Establish voice, messaging, and data communications for multiple- satellite programs of varying priorities and classifications; troubleshoot end-to-end communication issues. Configurations and monitoring of displays for computer and network equipment during normal mission operations. Multi-program coordination and scheduling using COTS software tools. Determination of any anomalous conditions and providing corrective actions as required. Generation of downtime reports and other associated documentation for operational outages. Support to various operations status, engineering review, and problem boards. Identification of areas of concern, issues, inefficiencies, and other non-value-added activities, as well as proven recommended solutions.

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal 20%
• Working Hours: Standard
• Basic Compensation: $77,900 - $116,800 USD annually The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
• This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Required: Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. A minimum of 2 Years of relevant experience with a completed High School diploma or equivalent; 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree
• Preferred Qualifications: 2 Years of relevant experience with a completed Associate’s degree; 0 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor’s degree. Experience conducting satellite operations with the Satellite Control Network in a real-time operations environment. Experience monitoring the activities of satellites. Familiarity with satellite ground systems, including hardware, software, and communications architecture. Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills, demonstrated by frequent and successful application of technical standards, theories, concepts, and techniques. Familiar with UNIX and Windows-based computer systems. Ability to create and follow standard processes and document results. Able to distinguish the difference between colors on a computer monitor. (specifically red, blue, and green). Willingness and ability to work multiple shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime.
• Desired: Proven teamwork and interpersonal skills. Ability to interface effectivey with users, customers, management, and engineering personnel. Good verbal and written communication skills. Be comfortable using intercom systems, in addition to phone systems, as a frequent medium for communications.

KBR Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• or flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development. Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey towards being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World. KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.